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Q: Hi,

The scenario: I have 5 x $100K GICs in one self-directed account at a major bank. These GICs are issued by 5 different institutions ($100K ea.).

The question: if one of these institutions went to zero and its $100K GIC became worthless, would the $100K CDIC insurance apply to the loss?

In other words, in one account, does it still make sense, from a risk management perspective, to spread around purchases of GICs among different issuers (keeping each holding to $100K or less), recognizing only $100K of the $500K in total is insured?

Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 25, 2024
Q: Larry Berman stated that he has moved all of his personal stocks and bonds to private equity and private credit because the returns are much better. Can you comment on positive and negatives of Larry's strategies?
And should the average investor be considering this strategy?
And if so what would be some etf's that can be considered?

Thanks
Brian
Read Answer Asked by Brian on June 25, 2024
Q: pCELH seems to be in a good sub-category of consumer discretionary focussed on fitness, weight loss, and wellness.

They seem to have a good advertising and social media strategy: https://www.brandcredential.com/post/unveiling-the-celsius-marketing-strategy

The recent distribution deal with Pepsi-Co should bring new growth opportunities, and all financial metrics look great.

I was really interested in this company until I heard the Celsius management team speak to investors on a recent investor call (Everecore ISI). They did not sound very mature or well prepared.

Putting that aside, would you see any problem to own both monster, and Celsius since they are going after different demographics? Is Celsius the Lululemon of energy drinks - possibly minus the management team?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 25, 2024
Q: Hello.

Would you please provide your top 10 investments for TFSA Accounts with a brief explanation - 5 Canadian and 5 USA without concern about diversity.
This is for a long term hold.
Thanks,
Catherine


Read Answer Asked by Catherine Ann on June 25, 2024
Q: Crystal ball question: Would you buy XUS now or wait a little? Any other ETF or stocks you would suggest for US exposure in RIF? Much Thanks for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Hali on June 24, 2024
Q: Hello 5i, Could you explain the recent amendments to Bill C-59 and how it will effect oil companies.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 24, 2024
Q: If you were looking for best overall return, how would you rank the following equities for the next two years: BEI.UN, DIV, DRX, GIB.A, HME, HMM.A, NVA. What would you suggest purchasing each at? How would you rank them for risk?
Read Answer Asked by David on June 24, 2024
Q: Hi,
Comparing Telus, BCE and Rogers to AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile over the last year, the US companies seem to be outperforming (granted this is a short timeframe and others in the US top five: Comcast and Charter Communications aren't doing well either).

I was wondering if you have any thoughts about why the top three in the US are doing so much better lately than the top three in Canada. (Take credits as needed please.)

Thank you, Michael
Read Answer Asked by Michael on June 24, 2024
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